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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.40, 4,234.02 and 875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.40, 4,234.02 and 875.62 is: 1,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.40 : 4,234.02 = 875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.40/4,234.02 = 875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.40x = 4,234.02 × 875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.40x = 3,707,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,392.59/2,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.10

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